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A music insider revealed last night: “Will has been dropped by Island and is going to do his own thing for a while.

“It is a surprising decision to let him go given the album he released with them went straight to No1.

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“He had a great relationship with everyone at the label but sometimes these things just don’t work out and people have to move on.

“Will has a big fan base anyway and has plenty more success ahead of him.”

Will signed his deal with Island in 2012 after leaving Sony RCA and topped the charts with his sixth studio album 85% Proof last year.

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But having been left label-less he has decided to self-release his own Summer Covers EP.

In a statement, Will's official rep said: “Will’s deal with Island Records came to a natural end following the release of his sixth studio album, and fourth #1 85% Proof last year. Both parties mutually decided to part ways.”

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And a source close to the singer explained: “The deal with Island came to a natural end and he’s self-released his new Summer Covers EP.

“He has wanted to release his EP for ages and finally has the creative freedom to do it.

“Now he has the tough decision of which label to sign to. He has had some discussions with other labels but it’s very early days, he doesn’t want to rush into anything.”